More than 20,000 people demonstrated for electoral reforms across KL,
the Malaysian capital, on Saturday in a rare protest that was declared
illegal by police. The protest was called for by opposition groups,
including the Coalition for Free and Fair Elections, Bersih (Clean).
Police fired tear-gas and water cannons at demonstrators and arrested
more than 1,400 people, including top opposition leaders, according to
protest organizers. The activists' demands include an overhaul of voter
registration lists, tougher measures to curb fraud and fairer opportunities
for opposition politicians to campaign in government-linked media.
Malaysia's next general election is planned due in 2013.
This is how our PDRM treat peace lover. She's only holding a flower,
not even banner. She's my hero!
Protesters display the yellow shirts of the Coalition for Free and Fair
Elections, or Bersih (Clean}, during a rally calling for electoral reforms
in Kuala Lumpur
A Bersih supporter shouts at police during clashes in downtown KL
Police use a water cannon to spray Bersih supporters in downtown KL
Police face off against thousands of Bersih supporters
Police face off against thousands of protesters in a scene shrouded
by tear gas
Bersih supporters chant slogans during a protest calling for electoral
reforms in downtown Kuala Lumpur
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